Involuntary psychiatric treatment refers to the practice of providing mental health treatment to individuals without their consent, typically when they are deemed a danger to themselves or others. It involves interventions such as hospitalization or medication administration without the individual's agreement.
The principle that individuals have the right to be fully informed about any medical treatments being proposed and give their voluntary agreement before proceeding.
Patient Autonomy: The idea that patients have the right to make decisions about their own healthcare, including whether or not they agree to receive specific treatments.
Civil Commitment: A legal process through which an individual with severe mental illness may be involuntarily hospitalized for evaluation and/or treatment if they are considered a danger to themselves or others.
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